The Scholarship Program was created by the NMEA Board of Directors in 1995 to assist members in attending the Annual Conference. There are $500 scholarship awards available for NMEA members living in the US and $1000 scholarship awards for NMEA members living in other countries. The Annual NMEA Auction, held at each Annual Conference, provides partial funding for these scholarships. Applicants must be an NMEA member in good standing. Chapter membership is a plus, but not required.
Click here for the nomination form. Nominations are due by April 1, 2010.
A strategic goal of the National Marine Educators Association is to increase the number of members who represent and/or educate underrepresented minorities including, but not limited to: people of color, indigenous people, island people, international communities, inland areas, and English-language learners. In 2009 the NMEA Board of Directors recommended that the Expanding Audience Committee establish a stipend program to recruit and assist individuals from groups underrepresented in science, or those who serve underrepresented or underserved audiences, to help facilitate the realization of that goal. The intent is to support qualified individuals to share their expertise, experiences and perspectives through active participation in NMEA Annual Conferences and the creation of a product that will benefit the larger marine and aquatic education community. Any current NMEA member may nominate an interested candidate for the stipend. Self-nominations are also encouraged and welcome.
Click here for the nomination form. Nominations are due by March 12, 2010.